July 17, 2017
At 11:25 p.m., Patrolman Kyle Snyder conducted a pedestrian stop on a suspicious male identified as John Mallozzi, age 39 from Union, in the area of Galloping Hill Road and East Clay Avenue. Mr. Mallozzi was arrested and charged with possession of suspected Alprozolam without a valid prescription. He was ultimately released on a summons with a superior court first appearance date.
July 19, 2017
At approximately 9:50 p.m., Patrolman Dean Khallaf observed a 2010 Audi traveling above the posted speed limit on West Westfield Avenue and conducted a traffic stop at West Westfield Avenue at Chestnut Street. The driver of the vehicle, Jonathan Dao, age 25 of Jersey City, was placed under arrest and charged with possession of suspected marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was ultimately released on a summons pending a Roselle Park Municipal Court Date.
July 20, 2017
At approximately 8:17 p.m., Sergeant Matthew Disano conducted a pedestrian stop on a male identified as Wiktor K. Debiec, age 27 from Linden, who was reportedly observed hiding in the alcove of one of the exterior doors of Aldene School located at Faitoute Avenue at West Webster Avenue. Upon contact, Sgt. Disano further observed Mr. Debiec holding a hypodermic needle. He was placed under arrest without incident and found to be in possession of 23 wax folds of suspected heroin and a hypodermic needle. Mr. Debiec was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was ultimately released on a summons pending a Union County Superior Court Date.
July 21, 2017
At approximately 1:17 a.m., Patrolman Sam Sukool conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Nissan along West Westfield Avenue at Faitoute Avenue for a moving and equipment violations. The driver of the vehicle, Vincent J. Lazaro, age 20 from Cranford, was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. He was placed under arrest and charged with possession of c.d.s. Motor vehicle summonses were also issued. Mr. Lazaro was ultimately released on a summons with a future Roselle Park Municipal Court Date.
July 22, 2017
At approximately 12:02 a.m., Patrolman John Fitzgerald conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Hyundai on Locust Street for a moving violation. The driver of the vehicle, Juliet Viteka, age 18 from Rahway, was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Ms. Viteka was placed under arrest and charged with possession of c.d.s. Motor vehicle summonses were issued. Ms. Viteka was ultimately released on a summons with a future Roselle Park Municipal Court Date.
July 25, 2017
At approximately 12:11 a.m., Patrolman William Hannon conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Chrysler along Locust Street for moving and equipment violations. The driver of the vehicle, William K. Gaines, age 44 from Roselle, was found to be in possession of suspected cocaine and marijuana along with drug paraphernalia. Mr. Gaines was placed under arrest and charged with possession with intent to distribute c.d.s., possession with intent to distribute c.d.s. within 1,000 feet of school, possession of c.d.s., and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was issued motor vehicle summonses for driving while intoxicated, driving while suspended, reckless driving, failure to observe a traffic signal, improper use of high beams, and maintenance of lamps. Mr. Gaines was ultimately released on a summons with a future Union County Superior Court Date.
At approximately 10:40 p.m., Patrolman Angelo Marino conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist along Locust Street for equipment violations. The bicyclist, Zamir D. Caldwell, age 21 from Rahway, was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. Mr. Caldwell was placed under arrest and charged with possession of c.d.s. Borough summonses were issued. He was ultimately released on a summons with a future Roselle Park Municipal Court Date.
August 3, 2017
At approximately 10:50 p.m., Patrolman William Hannon conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Lexus along Locust Street for an equipment violation. The driver of the vehicle, Angel Valle, age 28 from Linden, was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Mr. Valle was placed under arrest and charged with possession of c.d.s. and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also found to have outstanding warrants for his arrest from Roselle Park, Roselle, and Rahway Municipal Courts in the amount of $1,400. Full bail was posted. Motor vehicle summonses were issued and he was released on a summons with a Roselle Park Municipal Court Date.
August 4, 2017
At approximately 1:55 a.m., Patrolman William Hannon conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Nissan along West Westfield Avenue for a moving violation. The driver of the vehicle, Erick Castillo, age 43 from Roselle Park, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. IN a search incident to the arrest, Mr. Castillo was found to be in possession of suspected cocaine). He was charged with possession of c.d.s. Motor vehicle summonses were issued for driving while intoxicated, DWI in a school zone, reckless driving, possession of c.d.s. in a motor vehicle, driving while suspended, and failure to observe a traffic signal. Mr. Castillo was ultimately released on a summons with a future Roselle Park Municipal Court Date.
August 5, 2017
At approximately 4:34 a.m., Detective Sergeant Dominick Frino located a male identified as Jason Olaya Romero, age 26 from Union Township, sleeping on the front lawn of the United Methodist Church located on the 300 block of Chestnut Street. Mr. Romero appeared highly intoxicated and was subsequently found to be in possession of suspected marijuana. He was arrested and charged with possession of c.d.s. He was ultimately transported to the hospital for evaluation.